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Breakfast at Your Desk: First Came Flax, Then Came ... Salba

Flax is great, but there's a new super-grain that nutrition experts are buzzing about. Let me introduce you to Salba ...

Salba is technically a grain (but it seems very seed-like!). It's grown in Peru and is believed to be one of richest whole food sources of Omega 3 fatty acids and fiber, erving up eight times more Omega 3s than salmon (though there is some debate as to whether the plant-based Omega 3s are as easily absorbed by the body), four times more fiber than flax, six times more calcium than whole milk (wow, right?), and 30 percent more antioxidants than blueberries.

I like the ground Salba (which, by the way, tastes sort of nutty--not off-putting at all), which I stir into oatmeal, yogurt or cereal. It's not cheap, a jar (which is said to give you enough for a one-month supply) will set you back about $20, but if you're already a flax fan, you know that seeds can be pricey. You can read more and find purchase info here.